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Twihard Cats Need Vampire Fangs

PetSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:00:30 -0700

OK, it seems that this vampire madness won't go away anytime soon - between Twilight and True Blood, I'm seeing fangs wherever I look. And how adorable is this kitty toy?!

Filled with stemless catnip, the felt toys won't draw any blood literally since the sharp parts are removed, and I'd surely be excited to see this kind of vampire coming at me! If you're not into the whole bloodsucking craze, there are some silly buck teeth to choose from, too. Nobody call a dentist, I want to see these pearly whites sticking out!

Vampire Fangs Moustache Catnip Pillow ($10)	Buck Tooth Catnip Toy ($10)
Buck Tooth Mustache Catnip Pillow ($10)	Lippy Fangs Catnip Toy ($10)

5 Things to Know When Serving Up Catnip

PetSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:54 -0700

If your cat goes gaga over the green stuff, help a little go a long way with these tips. Learn how to seed, store, and serve safely with five handy reminders for every step of the way.
Source: Katharine J. Moriarty

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What Do You Know About Catnip?

PetSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:00:53 -0700

Whether your kitty loves it, likes it or would leave it in a heartbeat, catnip is synonymous with many cat toys. They come stuffed or sprayed with the essence of this fragrant plant but do you know anything about it . . . and its effects on felines? Test yourself in this quiz! Source

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New Product Alert! George Mod Stripe Kitty Krackers

PetSugar — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:30:47 -0800

If you're looking for new games to play inside with cats in Winter, look no further than the new mod stripe kitty krackers from SF's George pet supply shop. Now coming in both kitten (6.5-inch) and tomcat (12.5-inch) sizes, these toys are stuffed into fresh catnip sausages. I picture both to offer plenty of hiding and seeking (read: attacking) options for those super active cats looking for a savory snack to sniff this season.

Fabric Scraps Plus Catnip Equals One-of-a-Kind DIY Mice

PetSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:30:07 -0800

Did your lil kitty get everything her heart desired over the holidays? If you've got extra time to kill – or think your pal could use an extra toy to kill – check out these one-of-a-kind catnip mice. Wouldn't you rather see this laying around than a real mouse?!
Get started on the DIY project spotted by a pal of mine (Thanks, Casa!) by gathering the following supplies:

Patterned fabric for mouse body
Scrap fabric, preferably with a loose weave, for catnip pouch
Cotton cord, ribbon, or rick rack for the tail
Embroidery floss for face details
Catnip
Polyfil stuffing
Needle and thread

Get instructions when you read more.

Print out this pattern and cut out fabric as shown.
Tie a knot at one end of the cord for the tail and set aside.
For catnip core pouch, fold fabric and half, stitch two sides, add catnip, sew closed, and set aside.
Embroider a mouse face on the main fabric.

Lightly mark small circles on one side piece (two pins seen above towards the left side), the large circles on both side pieces (the blue dot), and begin by sewing the two sides together as shown (along the green dotted line) skipping the pinned parts.
Pin the tail at the large circle, match the slightly pointy end of the bottom piece to the large circle on the sides and pin together. Then sew back-and-forth, alternating sewing from tail to nose on one side and nose to tail on the other for reinforcement but don't sew between the two small circles.
Turn mouse right-side-out, gently poke out the nose with a pin. Add polyfill, catnip pouch and a bell or crinkly stuff if your pet's into that sort of the thing making sure to bury it well.
Sew the mouse closed and hand it off to kitty to enjoy!

(See the detailed instructions with step-by-step photos on Craftster.)

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I've Got My Eye on You, Kitty

PetSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:00:33 -0800

Still looking for a super unique holiday gift for pets? Well, when I spotted these catnip eyeballs, they seemed just the thing for cats that love the homemade. After all, these cute toys are made from recycled sweatshirts (inside out) so that the nubby cozy part is what your pet chews on. At $10 for a set of two, each is made per order so it's only the freshest catnip for your kitties. That's what they deserve . . . obviously.

Catnip Kitty Mats: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:20:56 -0700

Your frisky feline's had a long day of pouncing, prowling, stretching, and scampering so where is she gonna go lie down? Not on your couch I hope . . . for pet hair's sake. Peep these sweet Meditation Mats ($25) by Jake & Micah. Coming in 15 different styles, they're the purrrfect place for catnaps (sorry, couldn't resist). As a special treat, the stuffed pad has a velcro opening to fill (and refill) with the green stuff for those catnip addicts out there.

Kitties Won't Worry About a Thing With These Three Little Birds

PetSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:05:52 -0700

I know, I know. Not all cats like toys. Friends with finicky felines have told me that the material of a toy makes all the difference so I've scoped out these adoro birdy designs with three different textures . . . all filled with magical catnip.

Crocheted: Sweet handmade Baby Bluebirds ($9 for three) are perfect for yarn-loving cats to bat.
Plush: Soft Kitty Tweeters ($7 for two) will surely please those kitties who enjoy scratching your dog's cuddly stuffed animals.
Felt: Tweet Birds ($8) have a rougher felt texture more similar to your socks or pillows – cats can really get a grip.

If your precious pet prefers "found" toys, try scattering these birds around your nest and let her make the discovery on her own!

Is Your Cat Crazy For Catnip?

PetSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:40:51 -0700

Now my childhood cat reeeeally enjoyed her fragrant toys, but somewhere out there you'll find furry felines that love staying catnip free. Bottles, blossoms, or birds, can your cats ever get enough of the green stuff?

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May Brings Catnip Blossoms!

PetSugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:00:11 -0700

Trixie + Peanut Pet Emporium was a fave destination of mine in NYC – and I'm always checking their website for the latest and greatest. Because those April showers certainly brought May flowers here in CA, I thought it fitting to feature their Organic Enchant-a-Cat Catnip Blossoms ($9 for 16). The hand-harvested fresh stems are extra smelly for kitties with high amounts of essential oils to provide felines with a out-of-this-world catnip experience!